Graduate Python Software Developer | 2027 Intake

Eclipse Trading; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8-week training program

On-the-job mentoring

Collaborative culture

Flat management structure

Work-life balance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Eclipse Trading, a leading proprietary derivatives firm, invites final-year students or recent graduates to join its 8-week training program in Hong Kong. You will work under a mentor to develop Python-based solutions used in live trading and market analysis.

The RAD Team collaborates with traders and quants to build trading software, empowering you to access live data and create automation logic within a production framework.

Qualifications

• Final year student or recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related disciplines with a strong emphasis on programming.
• Demonstrable development experience in Python, from academic projects, open source contributions or professional work.
• Passion for financial markets or working in a proprietary trading company (detailed knowledge not required).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
• Motivation to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve our shared Python development framework.
• Partner with traders, quants and other dev teams to deliver new trading software and improve systems.
• Drive projects from inception to design, implementation and delivery.
• Provide Tier 2 support as needed.

Skills

Python development

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Python tooling

Job description

Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary derivatives trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 120 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

The opportunity

The successful candidate will take part in a comprehensive 8-week training program and will learn under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Your work will be used in actual production, having a direct impact on our trading and market activities.

Central to our business is the Rapid Application Development (RAD) Team who work closely with traders and quantitative analysts in the development and optimization of Python-based solutions to algorithmic pricing and trading problems. The team empowers users by providing them with easy access to live data in a framework where they can build their own automation logic.

Responsibilities and duties

• Own and evolve our shared Python development framework
• Partner closely with traders, quants and other development teams to deliver new trading software and improve our existing systems
• Drive key projects from inception to analysis, design, implementation and delivery
• Provide Tier 2 support as needed

What you offer

• A final year student or recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or any other related disciplines with a strong emphasis on programming
• Demonstrable development experience in Python, preferably from significant academic project work, open source contributions or professional work experience
• A passion for financial markets or working in a proprietary trading company (detailed knowledge and experience is NOT required)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems
• Motivation to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Excellent communication skills

What we offer

On top of having the opportunity to work with one of the leading options market makers, we also offer the followings:

• Comprehensive 8-week training program
• Ongoing on-the-job training with an experienced mentor
• A collaborative culture with motivated, intelligent, and respectful colleagues
• A flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valued
• Work life balance within a multi-cultural environment
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
• Attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus

Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

Note:

The use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized. We employ multiple methods to verify the authenticity of candidate responses. If it is determined that AI assistance was used at any stage of the hiring process without prior approval, we reserve the right to disqualify your application or rescind any job offer.